Obituaries

Recent Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Augusta, GA, Richmond County & Surrounding Areas

Cindy Harrison

Cindy Harrison

Jun 29, 2023

Entered into rest on Thursday, June 29, 2023, Mrs. Cinderella Haskin Harrison, wife of the late Frederick L Harrison, Jr. Other family members include her daughter, Laura Harrison Graves (Doug); stepson: George Sancken Harrison; stepdaughter: the late Jeanne Duncan Harrison; granddaughter: Anna Darby Winters (Dan); grandson: William McLean Harrison (Elaine); great grandsons: Daniel Louis Winters III, Harrison McLean Winters and...

Margaret Holland McCraney

Margaret Holland McCraney

Jun 28, 2023

Evans, GA – Margaret Holland McCraney, 104 passed away June 29, 2023 at Brandon Wilde. She was born October 31, 1918, in Andrews, NC, where she grew up. Her parents were William Turner Holland and Berta Jenkins Holland. She graduated from Brenau Women’s College in Gainesville, GA in 1939, with a degree in English and Journalism and was a member...

Annette P. Stafford

Annette P. Stafford

Jun 28, 2023

Annette P. Stafford Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Wednesday, June 28, 2023, Mrs. Annette P. Stafford, 81, wife of the late Mr. Norman William Stafford Sr. Annette was a native and lifelong resident of Augusta. She was a longtime and active member of St Mary on the Hill Catholic Church. Annette loved people and never met a stranger....

Diane Maddox Schumacher

Diane Maddox Schumacher

Jun 27, 2023

Diane Maddox Schumacher Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Tuesday, June 27, 2023 in Orangeburg, South Carolina, Mrs. Patricia Diane Maddox Schumacher, 65, loving wife of John Napier Schumacher. In October of 1957, Diane was born in Augusta, Georgia to the late Jack Lamar Maddox and Margaret Lundy Maddox. A graduate of Westside High School and Augusta State University,...

Clara Sharpton

Clara Sharpton

Jun 27, 2023

Evans, GA – Entered into rest on Tuesday, June 27, 2023, Mrs. Clara Newby Sharpton, 90, loving wife of 67 years to Mr. Jay W. Sharpton. Clara was born in Harlem, Georgia and lived in the Augusta area her whole life. She was a member of Abilene Baptist Church for 55 years. Clara was the Lunchroom Manager at Evans High...

Elaine E. Williams

Elaine E. Williams

Jun 27, 2023

Martinez, GA - Elaine E. Williams (80) passed away peacefully in her home on June 27th, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. Born on September 18th, 1942, in Augusta, Georgia, Elaine embraced her youth alongside her parents, Robert W. Sr. and Myrtle Ellis and her cherished siblings, Barbara Ellis, Robert W. Ellis Jr., and Sandra Wikan. It was during her...

Kay G. Sapp

Kay G. Sapp

Jun 24, 2023

At sunset on June 24th, 2023, Kathryn Gustin “Kay” Sapp, surrounded by her four children and husband, went home to be with Jesus. She will be celebrated in life by her husband and best friend of 57 years, Theron Coleman Sapp Sr., her children Jan Archambault (Andrew), Theron Sapp (Tracy), Wade Sapp (Casey), Molly Blumenthal (Bobby) and 11 grandchildren. Kay...

Preston D. Harpe

Preston D. Harpe

Jun 24, 2023

Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Saturday, June 24, 2023, Preston Dan Harpe, 90, loving husband of 29 years to Dorothy Dowdy Harpe. Preston was a member of Abilene Baptist Church and of the Dr. Les Walters’ and Dr. David Hawkins’ Sunday School Class. He was a native of Thomaston, GA, proudly served in the United States Army and...

Mary R. Booker Lemon

Mary R. Booker Lemon

Jun 23, 2023

Augusta, GA – Mary R. Booker Lemon, 72, passed peacefully on Friday, June 23, 2023 at home with her husband Ross Lemon. Mary battled Ovarian Cancer for over three years. Mary and Ross were happily married for 17 years. Mary was a native and lifelong resident of Augusta. She was a 1969 graduate of Butler High School and a graduate...

Ronald W. Matthews

Ronald W. Matthews

Jun 22, 2023

Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Thursday, June 22, 2023, Ronald William Matthews, 77, most wonderful husband of 48 years to Sharon K Matthews. Ron was the second of nine children to Zella and Carl Matthews; born in Vancouver, Washington. The family moved around during his childhood and ended up purchasing property on Yelm Creek that Ron found for...

Donna Jabour

Donna Jabour

Jun 22, 2023

Donna Brown Jabour, 59, of Augusta, Georgia passed away at home on Thursday, June 22, 2023. Donna was born in Jackson, Mississippi on March 23, 1964. She graduated from the University of South Carolina and loved her job as a recruiter and human resources manager over the years. Donna was passionate about her children and grandson, good food, soccer, and...

Robert Dwight Joiner

Robert Dwight Joiner

Jun 22, 2023

Robert Dwight Joiner Grovetown, GA – Entered into rest on Thursday, June 22, 2023, Mr. Robert Dwight Joiner, 73, loving husband of 53 years to Mrs. Linda Allen Joiner. Dwight was a native of Augusta, Georgia. Being an entrepreneur, Dwight owned and founded several local companies, including The Brass Ring, and Street and Trail. He was also a real estate...

Blanche Martin

Blanche Martin

Jun 21, 2023

Augusta, GA – Blanche Harrison Martin, 93, was laid to rest on September 22, 2023. Her grandson, Preston DeWitt Conger, III, officiated the private service for the family. Blanche was a lifelong resident of Augusta, Georgia, and the loving wife of 39 years to the late Alfred Marshall Martin and later, for 10 years to the late Walter Bryant.

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Dana "Ga" Robinson

Dana "Ga" Robinson

Jun 21, 2023

Appling, GA – Entered into rest on Wednesday, June 21, 2023. Mrs. Dana Robinson, 55, loving wife of Mr. Robby Robinson. Dana was born in Spartanburg, South Carolina. She was a 1986 Jones County graduate and was active in several sports in high school. Dana worked at Cushman Paint & Body for 18 years, she was known as “The Warden”...

Bunny P. Newman

Bunny P. Newman

Jun 20, 2023

Trenton, SC - Bunny Palmer Newman, wife of Alfred Freeman Newman, passed away June 20, 2023, after a courageous eight years living with multiple myeloma. She was a resident of Trenton, South Carolina. Bunny, daughter of the late Lawrence E. Palmer (Shorty) and Laura Landrum Palmer, was born December 27, 1956, in Augusta, Georgia. In addition to her parents, she...

Laura Louise Brown Wilson

Laura Louise Brown Wilson

Jun 18, 2023

Augusta, GA – Laura Louise Brown Wilson left this life to be with her Heavenly Father on Sunday, June 18, 2023. She suffered with heart disease for many years, dying at home in her sleep. She was a fighter, fighting the disease with all her strength and vigor, refusing to give up. Had she not been asleep, she would not...

Parker Radford

Parker Radford

Jun 18, 2023

North Augusta, SC - It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Parker David Radford, 29, of North Augusta, SC on June 18th, 2023. Parker proudly worked at The Atlanta Gas Light Company, where he was fortunate to have a job he loved, along with many co-workers he admired and respected. Parker spent his free time hunting,...

Dolly Burns

Dolly Burns

Jun 17, 2023

Dolly Burns Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Saturday, June 17, 2023, Mrs. Dolly S. Burns, 99, loving wife of the late Thomas Burns. Dolly was a lifelong resident of Augusta. She graduated from Toccoa School of Nursing, working as a registered nurse at the Augusta VA. Family members include her niece: Patricia Farmer: nephews: Joseph Casey Szocinski (Cleavie)...

Charles "Ricky" Scroggs

Charles "Ricky" Scroggs

Jun 17, 2023

Augusta, GA – Charles “Ricky” Scroggs, 68, entered into rest Saturday, June 17, 2023. Ricky was a native and lifelong resident of Augusta. He was a graduate of Butler High School and retired from Savannah River Nuclear Solutions. He was a loving uncle and friend. He enjoyed doting on his cats Tabitha and Callie. He had a strong belief in...

Nelda Hopkins Reese

Nelda Hopkins Reese

Jun 17, 2023

Augusta, GA - Nelda Hopkins Reese, 83, went home to be with her heavenly father on Saturday, June 17, 2023. She was the devoted and loving wife of Thomas M. Reese for 63 years. She was born in Wilkes County Georgia to the late Charlie Wills and Lois Anderson Hopkins on January 31,1940 in the community of Lundberg. She graduated...